[Tearjerker] A compilation of Vocaloid songs that make you cry

Song of Star-crossed LoveMIMI

MIMI – Star Love Song (feat. Hatsune Miku)

This song gently weaves a bittersweet love story wrapped in starlight.

Released by MIMI in November 2024, it shines with a deep, dreamlike musicality.

A transparent, piano-centered sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s vocals, reflecting the feelings of a protagonist gazing up at the night sky.

Every element of the arrangement is crafted with care, and the warmth of the melody sinks into the heart.

Listen to it alone at night, lost in thought, and it will resonate even more deeply.

Flywayhalyosy

halyosy – Flyway ft. Kagamine Len, KAITO [Official Video]

This is a youth-empowerment song by halyosy.

Released in January 2023, it was written specifically for the unit Leo/need appearing in the mobile game “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE!”.

The call-and-response between Kagamine Len and KAITO is particularly memorable.

The lyrics, filled with hopes of becoming one across languages and borders and with feelings for those setting out on a new journey, gently resonate with the heart.

It’s perfect for anyone feeling anxious about a new living environment.

Dawn and Firefliesn-buna

[Hatsune Miku] Dawn and Fireflies [Original]

“Yoake to Hotaru” is a song by the Vocaloid producer n-buna, released in 2014.

It was included on the 2015 album “Hana to Mizuame, Saishuu Densha” (Flowers and Sugar Water, Last Train).

It’s a deeply nostalgic number that makes effective use of rests and muted guitar techniques.

In the song’s climax, the sound surges like a wave.

It’s a piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.

Stardropfene

Stardrop feat. Hatsune Miku

It’s a song that soaks the heart with a bittersweet ache.

As fene’s debut work, it draws you in with Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent voice.

The lyrics beautifully depict a hazy night sky and a seaside scene, and from deep within, the feelings for a lost love slowly seep through.

The gently expanding soundscape is likely another reason it feels that way.

For those who have lost someone dear, it will resonate especially deeply.

Condolences, and life goes onUhana Roku

Condolences, and everyday life goes on / Uhahana Roku ft. Uramei

This is a moving Vocaloid song that gently accompanies the hearts of those who have experienced parting with someone dear.

It’s a track by Uhana Roku, released in 2022.

Uramei’s steady, resonant vocals convey a sense of mourning.

The protagonist’s complex emotions as they return to everyday life after the funeral are portrayed with delicate nuance.

It begins with the scene of putting on a school uniform, moves through the wake and the funeral, and then back to daily life.

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When you are steeped in grief, this song really hits home.

I'm glad I'm a ghost.40mP

“Glad to Be a Ghost” 40mP feat. GUMI AI

This is a love song that weaves a heartrending romance born from a novel.

Released by 40mP in February 2024 with GUMI AI on vocals, the piece is based on the grand-prize-winning work from a novel contest co-hosted by Ribon, Bokakore, and Mahou no i-Land.

It depicts a protagonist who, after becoming a ghost, continues to watch over the one they love.

The melody is bright, yet it still brings you to tears.

If you’re struggling with matters of the heart, you might find it especially relatable.

Calc.JimmySam-P

Calc.

This is a Vocaloid song that gently stays by your side through the sorrow of heartbreak.

It’s a track by JimmyThumb-P, a Vocaloid producer known for many hits like “from Y to Y,” released in September 2010.

The unforgettable parting is sung over a heartrending sound, and before you know it, you empathize with the protagonist and find yourself in tears.

If you listen to it when you want to sort out your feelings about losing someone important, you’ll probably cry—and feel refreshed afterward.